Wacom Revamps its Hybrid Windows Tablet for 2015

Back in 2013, Wacom Debuted a Pair of Standalone Tablets that Doubled as Pen Displays for Both Android and Windows 8. At the Time, that Latter Model, the Cintiq Companion, Started at $1,499. For 2015, though, the Company has Added More Configurations and Knocked $200 Off the Price. Just like its Predecessor, the New Cintiq Companion 2 Doubles as a Handy Pen Display When you're Working at Home, Pairing with Either a Windows PC or Mac via the 'Wacom Connect' App. And When you're on the Go, the Device Serves as a Full-Fledged Windows Tablet (Even though, it's a Bit of a Load), Running Photoshop and Other Design Apps, with a 13.3-Inch, 2,560 x 1,440 Display, Providing the Screen Real Estate to do so. Similar to Wacom's Stationary Devices, the Cintiq Companion 2 also Brings those Useful ExpressKeys, Pro Pen, Touch Gestures and More to Round Out the Hands-On Workflow. Rounding Out the Spec List, there are Dual 8MP / 2MP Cameras, a Memory Card Slot and a Battery Rated for 4.5 Hours; if you're Looking to Use One All Day, then, you'll Need to Find an Outlet during Lunch. This Time Around, the Windows 8.1 Base Model (Entry, as it's Called) is Priced at $1,299 with a 64GB SSD, a 1.7GHz Intel Core i3 CPU, Intel HD 4400 Graphics and 4GB of RAM. Value ($1,599) and Standard ($1,999) Versions Take Up the Mid-Range with Spec Boosts of their Own and a $2,499 Premium Unit Packs in a 512GB SSD, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 Processor, Intel Iris 6100 Graphics and 16GB RAM. Looking to Add One to your Home Studio ? You'll be Able to do so, this Spring.